GLOBE readers have posted messages of condolence following the death of a man who fell from a bridge above the M53 near Woodchurch.

At around 9.10am on Monday, emergency services were called after reports a man had fallen from a bridge at junction three.

The man was confirmed dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and his death is not being treated as suspicious.

No details have been released on the man’s identity.

Readers took to our Facebook page to express their sadness.

jananddave123 wrote: “So Sad RIP”

LW11 wrote: “So sad. May you now be at peace”

Anita Harrison commented: “Aww, God bless. My heart goes out to him and his family at this sad time”.

Susan Brooks: “Rip. So sad, thinking of everyone who loved him.”

Tricia Badley: “So sad rip x”

Amy Marsh: “Heartbreaking. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time. X”

Gaynor Hayes Clarke wrote: “Absolutely heartbreaking for the family, I feel so desperatly sad for them.”

Merseyside Police have launched a witness appeal. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, CCTV, or dashcam footage, can contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref. 210 of 619 April.

Related story: https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/19242302.m53-closed-police-incident/